BBC Politics7 May 2026
What happens at a polling station before it opens?
Voters across the country are turning out but what happens in the lead up to the doors opening?
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Exclusive Interview: "Rising Star" Switches to Restore Britain — "I Want a Political Home That Respects Me"
Kieran Mishchuk, 19, who won his seat for Reform UK aged 18, tells Restore News why he made the switch and why he hasn't looked back.
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Troubling Evidence Of Corruption
The attacks continue as Restore Britain's popularity is causing panic at Reform
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Young Bob Assaulted By Muslim Gang
Prominent remigration activist Young Bob was assaulted and robbed in Whitechapel on Tuesday evening by a gang of muslims gathered for a debate outside a mosque.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
Ben Habib's proposed merger with Restore Britain collapses after Rupert Lowe refuses to hand over the keys. The reaction from Advance UK's inner circle reveals more about their motivations than they intended.
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BBC Politics7 May 2026
Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone
McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
BBC Politics7 May 2026
Man arrested for trying to sell Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone
McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.
BBC Politics7 May 2026
Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations
Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of polling day - here are some of the best we have seen.
BBC Politics7 May 2026
Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations
Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
BBC Politics6 May 2026
Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
BBC Politics6 May 2026
When will the elections results come in?
In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight.
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BBC Politics6 May 2026
People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.